Orange Brown

We're at the SCA Expo Chicago!

Find us at booth 453 until April 14th.

ICYMI, our partner producer Vitor Barbosa won the Cup of Excellence Brazil in 2021 scoring 90+ despite a challenging harvest. 

The winning lot scored 90.5 points and was named the best specialty coffee of Brazil for the 2021 coffee crop at the competition.

Vitor Barbosa is eager to innovate his craft and compete year in and year out. In 2023, one of his coffees was amongst the top 8 best experimental coffees in the Cup of Excellence Brazil 2023.

We're proud of this partnership and wish Vitor and the family many more trophies and accolades.

📣 Hey Toronto!

Join us and our partner producers, Vitor Barbosa and Poliana Pereira, at Ethica for a morning of cupping and knowledge exchange.

Come say hi, meet the people behind some of our coffees, and cup samples while you're at it. This event is free, but spots are limited.

⏳Contact us to claim your spot

👉 This event is free and for coffee roasters and coffee buyers only. Spots are limited.

📝 Event details:
Tuesday, April 9th.
11AM - 1PM
At Ethica Coffee Roasters
Toronto, ON

and are two producers from the Cerrado Mineiro region in Brazil. The tradition of coffee production has been in the Barbosa Family since the twentieth century and has been passed down through generations.

Coffee excellence and innovation are their passions. And they're no strangers to accolades. In 2021, Vitor won the prized Cup of Excellence Brazil.

Vitor's most recent harvest won 9th place in the Experimental category of Brazil Cup of Excellence 2023, and third place in the pulped natural category at Carmoccer. Poliana won third place Natural Fermented at Carpec.

Can't make it? Join us in 📍Chicago.

Vitor and Poliana are travelling with us to Chicago to attend the SCA Expo from April 12th-14th.

Find us at booth 453!

📣 Hey Montreal!

Join us and our partner producers, Vitor Barbosa and Poliana Pereira, at the for a morning of cupping and knowledge exchange.

Come say hi, meet the people behind some of our coffees, and cup samples while you're at it. This event is free, but spots are limited.

⏳Contact us to claim your spot

👉 This event is free and for coffee roasters and coffee buyers only. Spots are limited.

📝 Event details:
Saturday, April 6th.
10AM - 12PM
At the Canadian Roasting Society
Montreal, QC

and are two producers from the Cerrado Mineiro region in Brazil. The tradition of coffee production has been in the Barbosa Family since the twentieth century and has been passed down through generations.

Coffee excellence and innovation are their passions. And they're no strangers to accolades. In 2021, Vitor won the prized Cup of Excellence Brazil.

Vitor's most recent harvest won 9th place in the Experimental category of Brazil Cup of Excellence 2023, and third place in the pulped natural category at Carmoccer. Poliana won third place Natural Fermented at Carpec.

Can't make it? Join us in 📍Chicago.

Vitor and Poliana are travelling with us to Chicago to attend the Expo from April 12th-14th.

Find us at booth 453!

Visiting our logistics partner in the Alta Mogiana region 🤝

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In particular, well-designed density—think pedestrian-friendly streets with easy access to transit and amenities like shops, restaurants, and parks—was positively correlated with well-being and happiness.

Other studies have similarly found that living in walkable neighborhoods, spending less time driving and commuting, and having access to third places like coffee shops and parks are associated with better well-being and social connectedness.

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When it comes to green coffee sourcing, we're a font of knowledge 😉

Exploring the wonders of Dubai after fantastic days at the World of Coffee Dubai.

As the online auction day gets closer, we're sharing stunning views from Esperança farm!

Our friend and partner Deyvid is well known in the Cerrado Mineiro region for his ability to produce award-winning coffees.

In this edition of the Cerrado Mineiro Region Award Deyvid fulfilled his dream of producing his own coffee together with his grandfather.

Said coffee went on to win the highest prize in the induced fermentation category of the awards!

We wish good luck to all our clients who will join the online auction to secure this lot, and many more!

As the online auction day gets closer, we're sharing stunning views from Esperança farm!

Our friend and partner Deyvid is well known in the Cerrado Mineiro region for his ability to produce award-winning coffees.

In this edition of the Cerrado Mineiro Region Award Deyvid fulfilled his dream of producing his own coffee together with his grandfather.

Said coffee went on to win the highest prize in the induced fermentation category of the awards!

We wish good luck to all our clients who will join the online auction to secure this lot, and many more!

See you soon, Dubai! ✈️

We're excited to announce will be at the World of Coffee Dubai Roaster's Village From January 21st to 23rd. We can't wait to meet you all again!

Rare, women-produced coffee alert!

Introducing: Acaia. Also known as Red Acaiá or Acaia Cerrado, this is a singular coffee variety found in Brazil.

Acaiá is a natural mutation of the Mundo Novo varietal (a Typica and Bourbon hybrid) and has always performed well in Brazil’s Cup of Excellence competitions. The plant grows well over 800 masl, providing a high yield and a general resilience to pests and disease.

Our notes on this coffee are creamy chocolate, caramelized sugar, and hazelnuts, with a clean and balanced finish.

The name Acaiá means "fruit with large beans" and comes from the Brazilian indigenous language Tupi-Guarani. Acaiá trees are also significant, with an average height of 4.20 meters and an average diameter of 1.80m.

Get in touch today to secure your Acaiá bags!

Nature's beauty is beyond the coffee trees at the farms!

Being welcomed by the magnificent Floss Silk tree - or Paineira in Brazilian Portuguese, is a stunning reminder that the Alta Mogiana region is not just about coffee, it's about embracing the incredible wonders of nature.

These trees can reach up to 30 metres! It blossoms during the months of March and April, producing vibrant flowers that are creamy-whitish in the center and pink toward the tips of their five petals.

The waterfalls in the farms are breathtaking!

We love visiting the coffee fields in Brazil, but we never leave without going to the waterfalls in the Dbarbosa farms. Their farms are gifted with this natural wonder, and simply being near them brings us a sense of peace and connection with nature.

Having a significant body of water in the area also benefits the coffee trees and serves as a quick visual reminder of how much rain each season gets.

You've seen an elf on a shelf, but have you seen...

📣 We're excited to share that Orange Brown is the logistical partner for the upcoming Cerrado Mineiro Online Coffee Auction on January 29th and February 2nd.

11 award-winning lots will be offered, including the coffees of our longtime partner producers Deyvid Leandro and Sergio Barbosa.

🏆 Deyvid's coffee won first place in the induced fermentation category, and Sergio's won third place in the pulped washed coffee category.

⏳We have very limited samples of these fantastic coffees available to roasters, ready to be shipped from Brazil to your roastery.

📩 Samples will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis, so we highly encourage you to contact us ASAP to let us know you are interested in receiving samples and registering for the auction.

We're excited to share we have a new coffee coming from the Alta Mogiana region in Brazil. Meet Rejane Faleiros and her farm Boa Esperança!

Fazenda Boa Esperança is located in the municipality of Ibiraci-MG in the Alta Mogiana region, with an average altitude of 1200 meters above sea level.

This farm has been cultivated by the Faleiros family for generations.

We're bringing an excellent Red Catuai Pulped Natural with a 16+ screen size and 85 cup score.

Our notes on this coffee are honey, caramel, chestnut, coconut, orange, rich body and clean finish.

Get in touch today to secure your lot of this exquisite, women-produced coffee!

⏳Our micro-lots and yellow bourbon coffees are going fast!

Don't miss out on the chance to roast these excellent coffees. Quantities are limited!

📩 Get in touch today to request free samples.

The Cerrado Mineiro Region is a world-recognized high-quality coffee-producing origin - the first “Designation of Origin” in Brazil, located in the northwest of Minas Gerais State.

Having well-defined seasons - a hot, wet summer and a pleasant dry winter - is a strong characteristic of the region.

The coffee plantations are cultivated in areas with altitudes varying between 800 and 1,300 meters, resulting in high-quality coffees with a unique identity.

Big numbers can be difficult to visualize sometimes. 800m to 1300 meters above sea level sounds a lot, but how high is it, really?

We compared it to iconic Canadian structures to show you how high grown coffee from the Cerrado Mineiro region really is.

So next time you're visiting one of these fantastic cities in Canada, you know that delicious Brazilian coffee you roast comes from a high-altitude region.

🚨 Rare coffee alert!

Introducing: Acaia. Also known as Red Acaia or Acaia Cerrado, this is a singular coffee variety found in Brazil.

Acaia is a natural mutation of the Mundo Novo varietal (a Typica and Bourbon hybrid) and has always performed well in Brazil’s Cup of Excellence competitions. The plant grows well over 800 masl, providing a high yield and a general resilience to pests and disease.

It has a sweet fragrance with hints of chocolate, caramel, and nuts, finishing with bright citrus and sweet tea-rose as it cools when roasted.

The name Acaia means "fruit with large beans" and comes from the Brazilian indigenous language Tupi-Guarani. Acaia trees are also significant, with an average height of 4.20 meters and an average diameter of 1.80m.

📩 Get in touch today to secure your bags of this rare coffee coming soon!

🚨 Rare coffee alert!

Introducing: Acaia. Also known as Red Acaia or Acaia Cerrado, this is a singular coffee variety found in Brazil.

Acaia is a natural mutation of the Mundo Novo varietal (a Typica and Bourbon hybrid) and has always performed well in Brazil’s Cup of Excellence competitions. The plant grows well over 800 masl, providing a high yield and a general resilience to pests and disease.

It has a sweet fragrance with hints of chocolate, caramel, and nuts, finishing with bright citrus and sweet tea-rose as it cools when roasted.

The name Acaia means "fruit with large beans" and comes from the Brazilian indigenous language Tupi-Guarani. Acaia trees are also significant, with an average height of 4.20 meters and an average diameter of 1.80m.

📩 Get in touch today to secure your bags of this rare coffee coming soon!

Thank you, Vancouver!

We had a blast this past weekend talking about everything Brazilian coffee and cupping some excellent lots.

Our inbox and DM's are always open to answer your questions about Brazilian specialty green coffee. Don't be shy!

Special thanks to for co-hosting the event and for the warm welcome.

As the year winds down, the coffee world gets a little hectic. Ports are congested, and your favourite green coffees can play hard to get. But here at Orange Brown, we don't just sip and sigh, we take action! 🚢💪

Despite the port congestion headwinds, we're working tirelessly with our trusted coffee producers and local ports in Brazil. We're on a mission to secure space on ships, ensuring that your cherished coffee beans reach your roastery without a hitch.

So when you plan for the end-of-year roasting season, know that we're behind the scenes, making sure your coffee journey remains smooth as silk.

This is Wade living the dream in Brazil, cupping coffees at the source!

Ready to sip, learn, and discover the world of high-quality Brazilian coffee like never before?

Join us in Vancouver this week for an unforgettable talk and cupping session!

Tickets are FREE, but limited, and going fast!

Secure your spot via the link in bio.

Signed, sealed, and on its way to be delivered!

One of two containers from it's making its way to North America and we can't wait to share these delicious coffees with you.

👉 Get in touch today to secure your lot and click the link in bio to sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when they arrive!

Hello Vancouverites!

Want to join Victor and Wade for an afternoon of Brazilian Coffee tasting and discussion?

We've partnered with the and to bring you a free event where you'll get to learn more about Brazilian Specialty Coffee, the farmers we work with, and the amazing coffees they produce!

You'll also have the chance to cup TEN exciting coffees for an immersive experience of high-quality Brazilian coffee.

Tickets are FREE, but limited, and going fast!

Secure your spot via the link in bio.

🌱 It's always mesmerizing to see coffee plants sprouting.

We checked the nursery during our last visit to the Family and seeing the future coffee trees is a refreshing reminder of how it takes years to produce a delicious cup that's consumed in minutes.

It all starts with a seedbed filled with treated sand to stimulate germination and initial growth. Next, seedlings are transferred to individual bags filled with an earthy, fertile soil mix. The young plants can stay in nurseries for up to a year!

The seedlings are watered frequently and shaded from bright sunlight until they are hearty enough to be permanently planted. Planting often takes place during the wet season so that the soil remains moist while the roots become firmly established.

And if you think that's a lot of work, you're right! Depending on the variety, the newly planted coffee trees will take approximately 3 to 4 years to bear fruit.

So next time you're roasting coffee, remember all the effort that was put into creating these fantastic beans even before the harvest and processing. No pressure 😅

🚜 We spend many hours on the road every time we visit our partner farms in Brazil, but the views are worth it tenfold!

Wade enjoyed some rest while Victor powered through one of many long drives. Drop an emoji in the comments if that's good copilot behavior 🤣

👏 Big shoutout to Vitor Barbosa for being amongst the top 8 best experimental coffees in the Cup of Excellence Brazil 2023.

The list of trophies and accolades is impressive and grows at every harvest!

We want to take a moment to congratulate on other achievements this year, including:

🏆 1st place in the fermented coffee category at in Patrocinio, Minas Gerais.
🏆 1st stage winners of the third stage of Carpec Champions Awards
🥈 2nd place in the Pulped Natural Category of the Carpec Awards
🥉 3rd place in the Natural Fermented Category of the Carpec Awards
🥉 3rd place in the pulped natural category at Carmoccer.

👉 Get in touch today to secure your lots from some of the best Brazilian coffee producers!

Throwback to our visit to the farms in the Cerrado Mineiro region in Brazil. It's always impressive to see fermentation processes up close!

🛢️ These are barrels for anaerobic fermentation, in which the coffee cherries are fermented in an oxygen-free environment.

☕ Anaerobic fermentation can take several days to weeks, and the exact duration depends on the desired flavour profile.

📝 This method tends to enhance acidity and produce unique flavours, including tropical fruits, berries, and floral notes.

The absence of oxygen creates conditions for different microbial activity, contributing to flavour development.

👉 Inquire today about our fermented coffee offerings ready to ship